(2016 VL3)

Safe 2026-May-04 03:07 UTC

Safe approach — routine pass with no risk to Earth.

Historical context

This object passes within 173.01 LD of Earth. Approaches this close (within 174 LD) are recorded several times per month across all tracked near-Earth objects.

Size comparison

Estimated diameter: 35–78m — the length of a football pitch.

Closest distance
173.01 LD
66.5 million km
Relative velocity
6.50 km/s
23,398 km/h
Diameter estimate
~56m
35–78m range
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